ETSO-C116a

• ED Decision 2016/013/R found in: CS-ETSO Amdt 17 - European Technical Standard Orders (Oct 2026)

#### ETSO-C116a *ED Decision 2016/013/R* ##### Crew member Portable Protective Breathing Equipment **1 Applicability** This ETSO provides the requirements which Crewmember Portable Protective Breathing Equipment that are designed and manufactured on or after the date of this ETSO must meet in order to be identified with the applicable ETSO marking. **2 Procedures** 2.1 General Applicable procedures are detailed in CS-ETSO, [Subpart A](#_DxCrossRefBm920220672). 2.2 Specific None. **3 Technical Conditions** 3.1 Basic 3.1.1 Minimum Performance Standard Standards set forth in the SAE AS8047, Performance Standard for Cabin Crew Portable Protective Breathing Equipment for Use During Aircraft Emergencies, dated 6/1/2002, as modified by [Appendix 1](#_DxCrossRefBm920220822) to this ETSO. Crew member portable PBE are separated into four classes suitable for use by crew members during the following scenarios: **Class 1:** For an in-flight cabin or accessible compartment smoke/fire conditions at normal cabin altitude (up to 8 000 ft equivalent). **Class 2:** In addition to the requirements of Class 1, protection against a subsequent depressurisation to 40 000 ft while wearing the unit. **Class 3:** Emergency ground evacuation of the aircraft during fire/smoke conditions, operating escape systems and assisting passengers. **Class 4:** In-flight emergency and ground evacuation during smoke/fire conditions (as per Class 1 & 3 combined). 3.1.2 Environmental Standard See paragraph 6.3 of Appendix 1 to this ETSO. 3.1.3 Computer Software None. 3.1.4 Electronic Hardware Qualification None. 3.2 Specific None. 3.2.1 Failure Condition Classification See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.4. **4 Marking** 4.1 General Marking as detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 1.2. 4.2 Specific In addition, the crew member’s portable PBE shall be marked permanently and legibly with the class (see paragraph 3.1.1 above). **5 Availability of Referenced Document** See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 3. [Amdt ETSO/11]